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A delightful bi-folio miniature from an Indian Quran dated 1548/9. The bi-folio consistesof the final verses of the Meccan Chapter 71, Nuh (Noah), together with the header, 4th line down in red script, (left folio) of Chapter 72, Al-Junn (The Jinn) and the first 9 verses.  These final verses from Noah are a prayer asking for God's forgiveness for the Prophet himself, his parents, and all believing men and women, while also asking for increased destruction for the wrongdoers. Chapter 72 verses describe Jinn listening to the Quran and their subsequent belief and repentance, including the admission of their past transgressions and a desire to remain close to Allah. The verses primarily focus on the Jinn's transformation from their previous state of disbelief to their acceptance of the Quran's message. 

Each folio is written in fine Nashki in black ink between gold clouds which separate the lines of text. the scripture is divided into verses by simple gold 'aya'. Two elaborate illuminated decorative marginal Juz accompany the text of the left folio marking the beginning of Chapter.  The right folio has a blue illuminated marginal which marks a fifth division of the Chapter.  

The leaves, whose script is contained within a 8.5x4.5cm framed area, are amazingly clear given their size. 

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